2009 Ford Flex vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Ford Flex and 2009 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Flex (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 495 kg more than 2009 Ford Flex.
Because 2009 Ford Flex is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Flex will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Flex (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Ford Flex has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Flex will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Flex | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Flex | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
